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Over the weekend my husband and I decided to watch a movie, and we went for a rather old pick - For Richer or Poorer. This movie has been out for more than 10 years, but there are some movies that are worth watching again and again. Here is a look at the movie, what it's all about, and a few of my own thoughts.

Who's Who?
There are several names that you should recognize within the movie For Richer or Poorer. Playing the leading man, Brad Sexton, is Tim Allen. Kirstie Alley plays his wife, Caroline. Another big name you will recognize right off is a Seinfeld star, Wayne Knight (you know, the one that plays Newman in Seinfield) who plays Bob Lachman (the bad accountant) in the movie. A few other names you may recognize include Larry Miller, Michael Lerner, Jay O. Sanders, Megan Cavanagh, and Carrie Preston.

Kid Rating:
This movie gets a good kid rating. Although younger kids probably won't get much from the movie, if you have teens, they may find it funny. A sense of humor is definitely necessary for watching this movie.

The Story Line:
The story starts out with Brand and Caroline Sexton (Tim Allen and Kirstie Alley) in New York. They are rich, but miserable, and after their 10th Anniversary party, which ends in disaster, they decide they want a divorce. The only problem is that they don't know they have been audited by the IRS and they owe $5 million in back taxes, thanks to their slimy accountant, Bob Lachman. Their accounts are frozen and they make a run for it, only to nearly hit a cow in their stolen taxi, careening into a pond. They are stranded…right in the middle of Amish country.

They find out that the Yoder family (one of many families named Yoder) are expected cousins, so they decide to play the Amish cousins, Emma and Jacob. Their time living on an Amish farm is hilarious. Jacob (aka Brad) ends up training a horse and learning how to plow…the hard way. Diva Emma (aka Caroline) ends up sewing, scrubbing floors, and cooking, and soon both of them are more than ready to leave. The only problem…their attorney has left town.

To make a long story short, it is through this time with the Amish where they rediscover their love for each other, only to be found out by the IRS and taken back to New York and to court. I won't spoil the end for you, but I guarantee it will make you laugh.

My Thoughts:
So, what did I think about For Richer for Poorer? I really loved this movie. It has been a favorite for some time. One big reason is that it is hilarious, and I've mentioned before how much I enjoy watching movies that are funny. I think the movie really teaches that couples can be so unhappy, even with everything in the world. The real part of a relationship is loving each other, which this movie couple learns the hard way. This movie is definitely a "feel good" movie. You laugh, laugh some more, and it has a happy ending that leaves you with a smile.

Thanks for visiting Simple Man Entertainment again. I hope you'll take time to give this movie a watch. If you do, make sure to let us know what you think.

P.S. Here is a link to a preview of the movie, since I wasn't able to find one I could post here:
http://www.blockbuster.com/movies/for-richer-or-poorer-trailer.html